Yoga Podcasts

Jan 25, 2022

In the practice of Dhyana or meditation, a yogi faces numerous obstacles mainly because of the unstable nature of his mind. This podcast explains the difficulties people face in the practice of dhyana which prevents them from attaining Samadhi or mental absorption.

Dec 23, 2021

One of the purposes of any yoga is to suppress the modifications of the mind, so that a yogi can experience peace and abide in his true nature or essential nature (svarupa avastha). This podcast explores what essential nature means from a practical perspective.

Dec 17, 2021

If I tell you that so and so is the true purpose of yoga, or give you a specific answer, then I am minimizing the importance of yoga itself or limiting its scope and purpose. Everyone's circumstance is different. Hence, there is no single or universal solution for anything unless we want to ignore the details or specific circumstances.

May 20, 2015

This is the audio version of a chapter from the book Essays on the Bhagavadgita by Jayaram V. The author explains how the definition of yoga in the Bhagavadgita is different from the classical definition in the Yogasutras and why it is significant.

Mar 17, 2013

What is your natural state of mind? Have you ever tried to observe it or think about it? We are usually conditioned to believe that life is tough and full of suffering. We therefore think life is largely a struggle and suffering is an inherent and integral aspect of life.

Mar 11, 2013

Citta is loosely translated as the mind. However, citta is not just mind alone — it is rather the whole mind and body awareness pervading the mind, the ego, the intelligence, the senses, the organs of action, the nervous system, and various types of breath.

Oct 19, 2017

Emotions are useful to perceive reality and know what is going on in you and around you. If you want to cultivate sameness or equanimity and learn to accept yourself unconditionally, emotions are the best place to begin.

May 21, 2013

This audio is based on the descriptions of sense organs in the Upanishads. The sense organs are considered the divinities living in the human body, which is similar to the body of the Cosmic Being and considered a microcosm (Viraj).

Jan 13, 2016

Know why it is important not to suppress your emotions but to know them and express them without feeling disturbed through meditation, visualization and other practices.

Dec 3, 2013

True inner silence, complete control over the movements of your mind and body, comes after a long effort. It requires years of yoga practice and persistence. However, as a beginning step, you can practice silence in limited ways and reinvigorate yourself.

Jul 6, 2013

In Hinduism, violence (himsa) not only means injuring or hurting others through force but also causing disturbances within oneself or others through intentional physical and mental actions.